A childhood memory of a false accusation reminds us that not even poverty defines who we are The post A story more embarrassing than a racist dog appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Rising electricity prices, power outages, increasing awareness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing solar technology costs are driving the rooftop solar market in South Africa The post ‘Incredible growth’ in rooftop sola...

The president’s tendency to avoid confrontation with his own party means we must maintain public outrage to ensure an end to state capture The post Will Ramaphosa act decisively on the Zondo report? appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Meet Kuda Jemba, the emerging film director who went from directing music videos for some of SA’s biggest stars to directing Kelly Khumalo’s upcoming reality show The post Lights, camera, action with Kuda Jemba appeared first on The Mail & G...

Two recent rulings by America’s apex court are profoundly troubling The post Is the US supreme court bent on doing harm? appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

“I’m willing to take a bullet” says Northern Cape natives who claim the land, and its diamonds, belong to them. The post War on diamonds: Toil and triumph on the rich barren plains appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Court applicants have argued that the company should be required to conduct an environmental impact assessment, based on the best available science, which has advanced considerably since Shell’s permit to conduct seismic surveys was granted The po...

From Mbeki to Zuma to Ramaphosa, the facts and fictions of the intelligence networks have shadowed political players and settled power struggles The post How spies shape South Africa’s political path appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Behind a pair of iconic pink doors off Cape Town’s Bree Street is a world of warm maple syrup, pancakes and mimosas The post Pretty in Pink at Mulberry & Prince appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Burial societies and companies have collapsed and people can no longer afford decent burials for their family members The post Death of Zimbabwe’s funeral business appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.